Pott's Seedling apple
Malus domestica 'Potts Seedling'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pott's Seedling' apple (Malus domestica 'Pott's Seedling') is a tree for the food garden, grown for cooking and purees. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Samuel Potts introduced it in 1849. The fruit cooks down to a smooth puree and needs little sugar. Plant a second apple nearby, since this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Plum, Rhubarb, and African marigold.